Global Dividend Stocks Spotlight With 3 Top Picks

Amidst a backdrop of slowing U.S. job growth, renewed tariffs, and weak economic data, global markets have experienced notable declines, with major indices such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 posting losses. In this environment of uncertainty and fluctuating market sentiment, dividend stocks can offer investors a measure of stability through regular income streams while potentially providing some cushion against volatility.

Name	Dividend Yield	Dividend Rating
Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858)	5.20%	★★★★★★
NCD (TSE:4783)	4.00%	★★★★★★
Japan Excellent (TSE:8987)	4.09%	★★★★★★
HUAYU Automotive Systems (SHSE:600741)	4.46%	★★★★★★
Guangxi LiuYao Group (SHSE:603368)	4.05%	★★★★★★
GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769)	4.32%	★★★★★★
DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483)	3.85%	★★★★★★
Daicel (TSE:4202)	4.64%	★★★★★★
CAC Holdings (TSE:4725)	4.82%	★★★★★★
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (SWX:BCVN)	4.60%	★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 1445 stocks from our Top Global Dividend Stocks screener.

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Guilin Sanjin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. focuses on the research, production, and sale of traditional Chinese and natural medicines in China, with a market cap of CN¥9.28 billion.

Operations: Guilin Sanjin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. generates its revenue primarily from the research, production, and sale of traditional Chinese and natural medicines within China.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Guilin Sanjin Pharmaceutical's dividend yield of 3.45% ranks in the top 25% among CN market payers, yet its dividend history is unstable with no growth over the past decade. Despite this volatility, dividends are covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios around 66-68%. Recent approval of a CNY 3.50 per share dividend suggests commitment to shareholder returns, though one-off items affect earnings quality and valuation remains attractive at a discount to estimated fair value.

SZSE:002275 Dividend History as at Aug 2025

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co., Ltd. manufactures and distributes stress measurement devices across Japan, Asia, Europe, the United States, and internationally with a market cap of ¥14.82 billion.

Operations: Kyowa Electronic Instruments Co., Ltd. generates its revenue through the production and sale of stress measurement devices across various regions including Japan, Asia, Europe, and the United States.

Dividend Yield: 3.2%

Kyowa Electronic Instruments has a dividend yield of 3.17%, below the top 25% in Japan, but dividends are well covered by earnings and cash flows with payout ratios of 30.9% and 42.8%, respectively. Despite past volatility, dividends have grown over the last decade. Recent share buybacks totaling ¥495.93 million may signal confidence in financial health, though dividend reliability remains a concern due to historical instability despite attractive valuation at a discount to fair value estimates.

TSE:6853 Dividend History as at Aug 2025

Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Ampoc Far-East Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries focus on researching, manufacturing, and selling equipment and materials for the electrical industry in Taiwan, China, and Hong Kong, with a market cap of NT$11.96 billion.

Operations: Ampoc Far-East Co., Ltd.'s revenue segments include NT$2.12 billion from Zhongli – Machine Equipment, NT$1.25 billion from Taipei – Consumable Materials, NT$617.23 million from Others – Machine Equipment, NT$325.54 million from Others – Consumable Materials, and various maintenance and consumable materials contributions from other locations.

Dividend Yield: 3.5%

Ampoc Far-East's dividend yield of 3.52% is below the top 25% in Taiwan, with dividends covered by earnings and cash flows, maintaining payout ratios of 64.9% and 61.6%, respectively. Although past payments have been volatile, dividends have increased over the last decade. Recent board changes and a strategic joint venture with DCT Material Co., aimed at expanding semiconductor materials markets, could influence future stability and growth prospects for shareholders' equity.

TWSE:2493 Dividend History as at Aug 2025

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Companies discussed in this article include SZSE:002275 TSE:6853 and TWSE:2493.

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